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because it puts an end to a suit.

Chirograph - an early form of indenture.
Fine - a final agreement between persons concerning
lands or rent.
The fine was engrossed in triplicate + cut into
3 parts, 2 indentures + a foot. The foot was
held as a record in the Court of Common Pleas.
In a deed executed in duplicate the 2 parts
are called the original + the counterpart.